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College 101

College 101 is a course designed especially to help you become a successful college student. You will be introduced to college resources, learn to develop your education plan, and revisit and/or learn new study skills, just to name a few course topics. You may even make a new friend or two along the way.

The research on student outcomes shows that students who completed College 101:

Performed better during their first semester than their peers who do not enroll in the course or who enrolled, but did not successfully complete the course.

Earned higher first semester grade point averages than those who did not successfully complete the course.

Earned higher cumulative grade point averages at the end of their first year than those who did not successfully complete the course.

Completed a higher percentage of their first semester credit hours.

Were more likely to continue their enrollment to the second semester and second year.

Course Description

College: Changes, Challenges, Choices (COL-101), provides an opportunity to assess your purpose for college and your study strategies, set college and career goals, examine your values and decision-making skills, and develop an appreciation for diversity. This one-credit-hour course is a requirement for all entering degree-seeking students. All degree-seeking students are required to enroll in and successfully complete COL-101 unless they have:

Previously earned at least 30 semester hours of college credit. Credit must be documented on a college transcript, or

Successfully completed Moraine Valley course COL-101 or HDV-101, or

Successfully completed a course equivalent to COL-101 at another college. Course must be documented and have earned credit reflected on college transcript.